Learning dashboards: an overview and future research opportunities

Abstract

Issue Title: Special Issue on Convergence and Ubiquitous Computing / Special Issue on Educational Interfaces, Software, and Technology (EIST)

In this paper, we present work on learning analytics that aims to support learners and teachers through dashboard applications, ranging from small mobile applications to learnscapes on large public displays. Dashboards typically capture and visualize traces of learning activities, in order to promote awareness, reflection, and sense-making, and to enable learners to define goals and track progress toward these goals. Based on an analysis of our own work and a broad range of similar learning dashboards, we identify HCI issues for this exciting research area. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]